My list doesn't include seasoned sprinters who seemingly take their turn at winning or handicappers that are fully exposed. Classic prospects are not that obvious either and the emphasis is largely on lightly-raced types capable of better as three-year-olds.

ALAM (3-Y-O): There was much to like about the way this colt ran on his Yarmouth debut. He is a big, backward type who was staying on well in the closing stages after being steadied at the start. He is open to considerable improvement.

AUTUMN FANTASY (3-Y-O): Stayed on without being given a hard time when sixth to Jawwala on his only start at Yarmouth. Open to bags of improvement.

BANDARI (3-Y-O): Mark Johnston resisted the temptation of going for pattern-race success with some of his most promising youngsters last autumn. Bandari was one of them but he impressed me a lot when spreadeagling his field at Pontefract on his final appearance. His form leaves him with only a little leeway to make up on some of the leading Classic contenders.

CARNIVAL DANCER (4-Y-O): This well-bred colt made great strides last year. He was having only is fourth run when landing the Scottish Classic at Ayr and further improvement is likely.

CASHMERE (3-Y-O): A strong filly who, despite looking backward, showed plenty of promise in a Newmarket maiden. A half-sister to several winners, the kindness shown by her jockey that day will be repaid in time.

DANCE AT THE TOP (4-Y-O): Provided all is well with him, he looks the type to pay his way this time round. He won a 28-runner event at Newmarket last May and ran creditably in his other two runs.

EPICENTRE (3-Y-O): This colt is typical of the type that John Gosden excels with in their second season. His fifth to Fight Your Corner at Newbury was a step up on is debut effort and he should develop into a useful performer up to 10 furlongs.

FASHIONABLE MAN (3-Y-O): It took him a couple of races to get the hang of things before scraping home in a Newcastle maiden. Stepped up a mile in a nursery at Ayr next time, he just failed to hold off the persistent challenge of Harnour. He will be even better this year and should win races.

GALLANT BOY (3-Y-O): This colt showed enough in two starts as a juvenile to suggest he is a useful prospect. Sure to win his share of races.

HARLESTONE GREY (4-Y-O): His best two efforts last year was a fourth to Big Moment in a Goodwood handicap and third to Artillery in the Melrose Rated Stakes at York. Lightly raced and should develop into a decent stayer.

INGLIS DREVER (3-Y-O)Shaped well in two of his three races and comes from a stable that knows the time of day when it comes to getting one a fair mark for handicaps. Should make his presence felt over middle-distances.

LADY ALRUNA (3-Y-O): Showed progressive form in maidens without getting off the mark last year. She was noted making eyecatching late headway when third to Royal Quarters on her final outing at Bath and a longer trip will suit.

MONTURANI (3-Y-O): A scopey, good-topped filly handled by Geoff Wragg who has few equals when it comes to preparing the fairer sex. Staying on strongly once the penny had dropped when third to Maid of Perfection at Newmarket on her only start last year. Sure to win a maiden.

NYSAEAN (3-Y-O): Third in a big field in a Newmarket maiden won by Prince Hector on his old appearance last season. He will stay at 10 furlongs and should be placed to advantage.

OLD CALIFORNIA (3-y-o): Showed fairly useful form in maidens last year, ending with a staying-on third to Music Club at Newmarket. Looks progressive and ought to find suitable openings.

PERSIAN LIGHTNING (3-Y-O): John Dunlop often does well with second season performers who weren't asked to achieve a lot as a two-year-old. Watch out for him in handicaps.

SHAGRAAN (3-Y-O): A 500,000 guineas yearling and another one from the John Dunlop yard who looks destined to show his true worth in handicap company. Wasn't knocked about in his three runs last year up to a mile and will comes into his own over further.

TIME TO TRAVEL (3-Y-O): It was only a Catterick maiden that he won last season but he should be seen in a much more favourable light in his second term.

UNLEASH (3-Y-O): Winning a maiden on Wolverhampton's fibresand is hardly the best credentials for a short-listed animal but he is with a trainer who can exploit a fair mark in handicaps on turf this summer.

WING COMMANDER (3-Y-O): As a juvenile, he won an Ayr maiden before finishing a good second at Newbury. I am sure there is much better to come.